Bat Cave

Bat Cave, one of the must-see attractions in Hpa An and home to a never-ending stream of over 100,000 bats, will undoubtedly satisfy adventurous visitors.

Bat Cave is a small cave located 9 kilometers from the city, along the Thanlyin River in Hpa-an, Kayin state. Nonetheless, guests are welcome to visit when hundreds of thousands of bats emerge from their cave at sunset. When the bats take to the air, they begin to beat drums, causing the bats to fly in interesting patterns for at least 40 minutes, not just five minutes. What a beautiful piece of nature!

Bat Cave, in particular, boasts a promontory with a wonderful view of the twisting, slow-moving river and an expansive meadow, in addition to bat watching. Although the climb is not lengthy, it is highly dangerous due to the poorly constructed ladder and steps. Remember to bring a flashlight and be extra cautious when driving back in the dark.

Although Hpa An is well-known for its natural wonders, including various limestone caverns, the unique beauty of landscapes around Bat Cave, as well as a breath-taking view of hundreds of bats leaping out of a cave beneath the pagoda platform, will leave you feeling truly fulfilled.

Location: Hpa-An, Myanmar